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Edw. W. Deffenbaugh, Yuma



Edw. cash-claimed a quarter in section 33, 1N 48W in 1891.

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In 1875 Salt Creek Precinct, Lancaster County, Nebraska, Henry Deffenbaugh is farming, 48, born in Pennsylvania, Eurada 37, Polumbus 21, Sylvester 20, Francis M. 18, James M. 16, John G. 14, Mary E. 12, Elma 10, Clark 9, Harry B. 7, July? 4 son, and Edwin 5, all born in Ohio.
Horace 5 and Arthur 3 in Indiana, Blanch 1 in Nebraska.

In 1880 Lancaster County, Nebraska, H. Deffenbaugh is 53, Elizabeth Deffenbaugh 43 Wife, Columbus Deffenbaugh 28 Son, Francis Deffenbaugh 24 Son, James Deffenbaugh 22 Son, John C. Deffenbaugh 20 Son, Mary E. Deffenbaugh 18 Daughter, Emma Routsen 19 Stepdaughter, Harry Deffenbaugh 14 Son, Edwin Deffenbaugh 12 Son, Horace Deffenbaugh 10 Son , Arthur Deffenbaugh 8 Son , and Blanch Deffenbaugh 6 Daughter.

In 1910 Omaha, E.W. is a section foreman, 42, single, in a rooming house.
If he had a railroad job in 1890, he could very easily have traveled to Yuma County.

In 1920 Saunders County, Nebraska, Edward W. Deffenbaugh is managing a cream station, 51, Martha Deffenbaugh 38 Wife , Jermia M. Deffenbaugh 7 Son , and Pauline E. Deffenbaugh 6 Daughter.

Edward Deffenbaugh BIRTH 1868 DEATH 1927 BURIAL Pleasant Hill Cemetery Ceresco, Saunders County, Nebraska, MEMORIAL ID 130533997.

Martha Hetrick Deffenbaugh BIRTH 25 Nov 1881 Saunders County, Nebraska, DEATH 28 Jul 1964 Saunders County, Nebraska, BURIAL Pleasant Hill Cemetery MEMORIAL ID 11056188.

September 18, 1930 "Jerry Deffenbaugh, 18 year old son of Mrs. Martha Deffenbaugh passed away at the Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln last Tuesday, September 9, 1930. Jerry was taken ill a week before he died from what doctors claimed was spinal meningitis caused from a severe injury to his head while swimming in the pool at Capitol Beach on August 16. It seems his injury at the time was not considered very serious and he worked several weeks before he became ill. The Deffenbaugh family formerly resided here and Jerry was born and lived here until aboyt four years ago when they moved to Havelock. The past several years he has been employed at the Lincoln Packing Co and was well liked by his employers. His father, Ed Deffenbaugh, preceded him In death several years ago and his mother, Mrs. Martha Deffenbaug, one sister Pauline and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs R. F. Hetrick remain to mourn his untimely demise.
Funeral services were held last Friday afternoon with short service at the home and at the Free Methodist Church in Lincoln. Interment was made in Pleasant Hill Cemetery northeast of town beside his father. We extend our sincere sympathy to Mrs. Deffenbaugh and Pauline."

Martha was in Saunders County in 1885, Rub "Hitrick" 30, Sarah Hitrick 28, John Hitrick 7 , Joseph Hitrick 7 , Agness Hitrick 5 , and Martha Hitrick 3.

In 1940 Saunders County, Pauline Young is divorced, 26, Walter W. Young 6 Son, Lexter L. Young 2 Son, and Martha Deffenbaugh 48 Mother

July 1941 Lincoln "Rites Saturday for Beryl Young, accident victim.
Beryl Floyd Young, 26, truck driver who was killed Wednesday when his oil transport went into the ditch, on the York-Polk county line on highway No. 8, will be buried Saturday afternoon in Havelock. Funeral services are set for 2 o'clock at Castle, Roper and Matthews Havelock chapel, with Rev. Paul Berg officiating. A resident of Lincoln the past 16 years, he was a member of East Lincoln Christian church. His home was at 6625 Burlington. Surviving are his former wife, Pauline, and two sons, Walter Wayne, 7, and Lester Lee, 2; father, Everett J. Young; grandmother, Mrs. Clara Wince; 14 brothers and sisters: Mabel Davis of Lincoln; Arlene Schumacher of Wichita; Netty June, Eloise, Ina Beth, Jean, LaVeta and Mary Ann of Lincoln; C. A. Young of Los Angeles; Merle L. of Kansas City; Jack, Richard and Keith of Lincoln and Bill of Lyman."

"Walter Wayne Young was born Dec. 17, 1933, at Havelock, Neb., nh and died Dec. 12 1945. Physicians attributed death to influenza. Walter lived his entire lifetime in Havelock. Funeral services were held Dec. ? at Roper & Sons' Havelock chapel. Rev. Merlin F. Dana officiating. Don Fawcett sang. Pallbearers were Jne Wilson, Henry Story, Ted Hartshorn and John Wesley. Interment was in Havelock cemetery beside his father, Beryl Floyd Young, who preceded him."

Martha's mother died April 17, 1950 "Services for Mrs. Sara Hetrick, 95, of 4925 No. 56th street, Lincoln, who died Monday, will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Free Methodist church, Rev. D. V. Smith in charge. Mrs. Hetrick came to Nebraska in 1875. She was a Saunders county resident 50 years and had lived in Lincoln 25 years. She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Martha Deffenbaugh, Mrs. Ruth Farball, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson, Mrs. Agnes Karcher, all of Lincoln, and Mrs. Mary Johansen of San Pedro, Calif., and two sons, Louis and Joe Hetrick of Lincoln."

In 1950 Lincoln, Nebraska, Victor Bastron is 47, Pauline E. Bastron 36 Wife, Lester L. Young 12, and Sherman L. Bastron 2 Son.

Pauline E. Bastron, 94, Lincoln, died Monday (11-12-07). Born Ceresco (5-31-1913) to Edward and Martha (Hetrick) Diffenbaugh. Retired from Heated Rivets, Burlington Northern Railroad; Havelock Shops and Nebraska Wesleyan employees. Member: Living Faith Free Methodist Church.
Family members include sons, daughters-in-law: Lester & Elizabeth Young, Omaha; Sherman & Linda Bastron, Lincoln; four grand-children; nine great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by first husband, Beryl Young; second husband, Victor Bastron; grandson, Jeffrey Young.
Funeral Service Thursday at Roper & Sons."

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